Parents write us about their daughter’s ACL surgery:

Dear Dr. Noyes,

With Sheri facing surgery again*, I find myself thinking of her last four years as a Clemson Soccer athlete and my thoughts turn to you. I want to thank you so much for the opportunity you had given back to her. You enabled her to compete once again at the college level.

I’ll never forget the year after her ACL surgery, when she came to your office for an examination for your research paper. After examining and talking with her you told her how pleased you are with her. She looked up at you and said “And I’m pleased with you.” That statement says it all.

Let me take a minute to tell you of Sheri’s achievements since her ACL surgery. She is Clemson’s all time assist leader. Sheri was a captain her 4th and 5th year. She made all ACC and the ACC tournament team each year following her surgery. This year’s ACC tournament was played at the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. Although Clemson lost in the final game, Sheri left her mark. After the Semi-final game, Sheri was taken to the press for an interview with the Orlando newspaper as well as FOXSS and Soccer America.

Since then, Sheri was invited and attended a camp with the Women’s National Team. She was also asked to attend the following camp with the women’s team, in January, at Orlando, Fla. As well, she was invited to play with the NCAA division I All-star team in February, both of which she was unable to participate in due to her injury. But, Sheri seems to be all right with things the way they are. She is just so happy that she was able to finish her college career with success. She graduated from Clemson this past December and with a wedding in her near future, she can move on with her life.

I hope in some small way this letter shows that as parents, we are so happy for what you have given back to our daughter. And I know Sheri feels the same way!

Thank you so much and God Bless.

Sincerely,

Jerome C. Bueter
Loraine J. Bueter